International Journal of Public Health Excellence (IJPHE)
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): June-December

Comparison of Hemoglobin Levels in Stunting and Non Stunting Children at State Elementary School 018092 Lobu Rappa

Sarumpaet, Arif Mawardi (Unknown)
Damanik, Rosa Zorayatamin (Unknown)
Ayu, Mayang Sari (Unknown)
Rahmadhani, Mayasari (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jul 2025

Abstract

Background : In North Sumatra, there is still a high potential for stunting with a stunting prevalence of 21.1 percent. It is assumed that anemia is one of the risk factors for stunting. Not much research has been done regarding the incidence of anemia as a risk factor for stunting. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of anemia in stunting and non-stunting children. Methods: This study uses an observational analytical approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample consists of 30 first-grade elementary school children who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data analysis used is the Fisher’s Exact Test. Results: The results showed that out of 30 elementary school children measured, there were 11 children with stunting nutritional status, 7 of them have low hemoglobin levels or anemia, while 19 children with non-stunting nutritional status, 3 of them have low hemoglobin levels or anemia with the results of the chi-square statistical test (P=0,015). Conclusion : There were differences in hemoglobin levels in stunted and non-stunted children at SD Negeri 010892 Lobu Rappa.

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ijphe

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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International Journal of Public Health Excellence (IJPHE), ISSN 2809-9826 (online) has a subject area as follows, but is not limited to the following health areas that are reproduction health, medical service, health statistics, health management, oral hygiene, medical bio, civilized environmental ...